Derwood, MD

Census Place

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2019 Population

1,890

5.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

3.59% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

15.6%

10.3% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$72,351

14.3% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$563,700

1% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

838

11.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Derwood, MD had a population of 1.89k people with a median age of 51 and a median household income of $72,351. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Derwood, MD declined from 1,992 to 1,890, a −5.12% decrease and its median household income declined from $84,375 to $72,351, a −14.3% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Derwood, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (27.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.66%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%). 0% of the households in Derwood, MD speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

87.1% of the residents in Derwood, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Derwood, MD was $563,700, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%. Most people in Derwood, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in Derwood, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Derwood, MD is home to a population of 1.89k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 46.7% of Derwood, MD residents were born outside of the country (882 people).

In 2019, there were 1.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (924 people) in Derwood, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 525 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 212 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Derwood, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
924 ± 338
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
525 ± 258
White (Hispanic)
212 ± 132

12.3%

Hispanic Population

233 people

12.3% of the people in Derwood, MD are hispanic (233 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Derwood, MD as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

46.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

882 people

42.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

855 people

As of 2019, 46.7% of Derwood, MD residents (882 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Derwood, MD was 42.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Derwood, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 17.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Derwood, MD was 51. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 58. But people in Derwood, MD are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Derwood, MD residents was 53.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,550 ± 8,052 people
India
61,201 ± 6,043 people
China
43,434 ± 5,098 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,550 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,201 and China with 43,434.

Citizenship

87.1%

2019 Citizenship

89.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 87.1% of Derwood, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Derwood, MD was 89.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Derwood, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
36 ± 44
Vietnam
16 ± 32
Gulf War (1990s)
11 ± 21

Derwood, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maryland. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maryland, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maryland across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,242. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Derwood, MD employs 838 people. The largest industries in Derwood, MD are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (198 people), Public Administration (143 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (93 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($123,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($123,750), and Public Administration ($93,375).

Wages

Median Household Income

$72,351

2019 value

± $55,109

−14.3%

1 Year Growth

± 120%

Households in Derwood, MD have a median annual income of $72,351, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $84,375 in 2018, which represents a −14.3% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Derwood, MD compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

$82,411

Average Male Salary in Maryland

± $1,726

$65,242

Average Female Salary in Maryland

± $1,274

In 2019, full-time male employees in Maryland made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maryland

Alaska Native
$82,342 ± $129,777
Asian
$74,489 ± $4,278
White
$72,366 ± $1,474

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maryland workers was Alaska Native. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maryland.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Derwood, MD is from Maryland.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2019, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0216% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Derwood, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Derwood, MD (294 out of 1.89k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
185 ± 111
Asian
87 ± 98
Hispanic
45 ± 79

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Derwood, MD is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

838

2019 Value

± 221

−11.7%

1 Year decline

± 40.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Derwood, MD declined at a rate of −11.7%, from 949 employees to 838 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Derwood, MD, are Management Occupations (175 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (127 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (112 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Derwood, MD.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Derwood, MD, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (175 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (127 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (112 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Derwood, MD has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (4.77 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (4.24 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (3.35 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Derwood, MD, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($135,985), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($117,639), and Management Occupations ($110,804).

Industries

Employment by Industries

838

2019 Value

± 221

−11.7%

1 Year decline

± 40.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Derwood, MD declined at a rate of −11.7%, from 949 employees to 838 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Derwood, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (198 people), Public Administration (143 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (93 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Derwood, MD, though some of these residents may live in Derwood, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Derwood, MD, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (198 people), Public Administration (143 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (93 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Derwood, MD has an unusually high number of Public Administration (3.7 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3.26 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.81 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Derwood, MD, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($123,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($123,750), and Public Administration ($93,375).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $29.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.2B) and Electronics ($20.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$21.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.1B
New York
$10.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $21.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.1B and New York and $10.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%). The most partisan county was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Derwood, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Maryland.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Maryland

65.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maryland

Prince George's County, MD
89.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Baltimore City, MD
87.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Montgomery County, MD
78.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maryland was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maryland colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Maryland

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Derwood, MD was $563,700 in 2019, which is 2.34 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $569,400 to $563,700, a 1% decrease. The homeownership rate in Derwood, MD is 60.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Derwood, MD have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Derwood, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$563,700

2019 Median

± $29,085

$569,400

2018 Median

± $32,820

In 2019, the median property value in Derwood, MD declined from to $563,700 from the previous year's value of $569,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Derwood, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Derwood, MD the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,351

Median Household Income

± $55,109

775

Number of Households

± 182

In 2019, the median household income of the 775 households in Derwood, MD declined from $72,351 from the previous year's value of $84,375.

The following chart displays the households in Derwood, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Derwood, MD distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Derwood, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

60.4%

2019 Homeownership

65.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60.4% of the housing units in Derwood, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Derwood, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Derwood, MD have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.27% of the workforce in Derwood, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Derwood, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (65.7%)
Public Transit (18%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)

In 2019, 65.7% of workers in Derwood, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (18%) and those who worked at home (13.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Derwood, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Derwood, MD have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.7% of the population of Derwood, MD has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 9.02% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 3.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MD see 723 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (743 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 805 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 304 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dorchester County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Somerset County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Montgomery County, MD.

723 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, MD

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MD see an average of 723 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (743 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maryland

$4,343

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,000

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maryland (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $8,250 to $8,602.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.32%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

9.02%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

3.06%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Derwood, MD declined by 29.4% from 7.53% to 5.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Derwood, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.